Software Development

Even with the significant use of commercial software packages, enterprises still rely on teams of software analysts, programmers, and engineers to develop new custom software, customize functionality, maintain applications, and integrate disparate software to meet business needs.

The use of mature, stable software development discipline is proven to yield repeatable processes that translate into greatly reduced errors and reliable delivery against schedule and budget constraints.

Software Development Driven by Certified Teams

The recognized standard for software process certification is Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Model Integration® (SEI CMMI®). SEI establishes rigorous standards for attainment of their certification at Levels 1-5 of the CMMI. Each level is a well-defined evolutionary plateau and provides a foundation for continuous process improvement.

Assessments are based on intensive review of an organization's software development and improvement processes. SEI trains and authorizes Lead Assessors and maintains the methodology by which assessments must be conducted.

SAIC Embraces Disciplined Processes for Software Development and Maintenance

SAIC has been a member since the inception of the SEI, fully embracing its vision and investing in SAIC's capabilities to attain coveted designations at succeeding levels of the CMMI. Similarly, SAIC has invested in its employees to achieve ISO 9001, quality management, compliance. SAIC also has authorization and capability to provide instruction and consulting on the SEI PSP/TSP technology (Personal Software Process/Team Software Process).

SAIC has made a significant investment in the creation of our proprietary EngineeringEdge™ solution which provides a comprehensive set of best practices, customizable management and technical processes, procedures, and other practice aids in the areas of software and systems engineering, project management, quality assurance, configuration management, verification and validation, and quantitative management.

Our EngineeringEdge solution is based on industry standards, best practices from CMMI®, Project Management Institute, ISO, and over 35 years of SAIC's experience on a wide range of programs. Our software development teams use EngineeringEdge solution to bring disciplined software development to their projects.

SAIC and CMMI

SAIC is an SEI Partner for the Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI®) project, a collaborative effort to provide models for achieving product and process improvement. SAIC has the authorization and capability to teach the SEI Introduction To the CMMI course and to provide Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI SM) Lead Appraisal Services. SAIC has several organizations that have achieved SEI CMMI Maturity Level 5 and other organizations with various CMMI maturity level achievements.

Our Commitment Benefits Our Customers

SAIC customers are the beneficiaries of the company's commitment to the SEI CMMI and the use of disciplined software development processes. Our software development, maintenance and outsourcing customers can rely on SAIC's sustained track record of delivering high-quality, major software projects on time and on budget.

SAIC's philosophy and dedication allows us to deliver value-driven software solutions characterized by:

• High quality, few defects
• Predictable schedules and price with less re-work and more re-use
• Qualified software engineers that possess the appropriate skill mix for the task.

We offer our clients the right ingredients — "best practices" approach founded upon leading industry standards — the right mix of skilled engineers and business analysts — and the technology know-how.

CMMI® is a registered trademark of Carnegie Mellon University.